Apparel apparatus – Putting on or removing garments
Patent
1988-07-19
1989-12-19
Schroeder, Werner H.
Apparel apparatus
Putting on or removing garments
A47G 2590
Patent
active
048877492
ABSTRACT:
A don/doff support stand for use with rear entry space suits is disclosed. The support stand is designed for use in one-g environments; however, certain features of the stand can be used on future space-craft, lunar or planetary bases. The present invention has a retainer which receives a protruding lug fixed on the torso section of the space suit. When the lug is locked in the retainer, the space suit is held in a generally upright position. In a one-g environment a portable ladder is positioned adjacent to the rear entry of the space suit supported by the stand. The astronaut climbs up the ladder and grasps a hand bar assembly positioned above the rear entry. The astronaut then slips his legs through the open rear entry and down into the abdominal portion of the suit. The astronaut then lowers himself fully into the suit. The portable ladder is then removed and the astronaut can close the rear entry door. The lug is then disengaged from the retainer and the astronaut is free to engage in training exercises in the suit. When suit use is over, the astronaut returns to the stand and inserts the lug into the retainer. A technician repositions the ladder. The astronaut opens the rear entry door, grasps the hand bar assembly and does a chin-up to extricate himself from the suit. The astronaut climbs down the movable ladder while the suit is supported by the stand.
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Kosmo Joseph J.
Spenny William E.
Tri Terry O.
West Philip R.
Fein Edward K.
Manning John R.
Schlorff Russell E.
Schroeder Werner H.
United States of America as represented by the Administrator, Na
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